Patience PR-W11 is a white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E9E4E3, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Timid Violet from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9E4E3 · PR-W11
Patience
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Patience Technical Profile
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Patience in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Patience in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPatience
Nearly identical
ValsparTimid Violet
Timid Violet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Collector'S White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Venetian Marble
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crescent Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Gray Whisper
PPG
Nearly identical
Chalky Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Original White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Patience
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Patience
#E9E4E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Patience
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Patience Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Patience.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Patience — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Patience have?
Patience by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Patience in your own space before committing.
What colors match Patience from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Patience are Timid Violet by Valspar (a near-identical match), Collector'S White by Kilz (a near-identical match), Clytemnestra by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Patience's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Patience?
Patience has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Patience's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.